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'My hope is to see creative Chinese auteurs, directors and writers emerge who strive to realise a vision.' Image 'Monkey King: Hero Returns', used with permission.
Date
30 March 2017 - 16:49

What is working in China's animation industry like?

How can you build a career as an animator in China? We asked Christopher Colman, a member of our Generation UK: China Network.

Tags
Work outside the UK, Creative Economy, Visual Arts, Professional development
'Social entrepreneurs need to be creative in finding funds.' Image by FraukeFeind, licensed under CC0 and adapted from the original.
Date
17 March 2017 - 18:42

Seven ways to run a social enterprise on less money

No money, no problem? Charles Oham, of the University of Greenwich, explains why social enterprises can run on more than just cash.

Tags
Creative Economy, Professional development
'Nollywood made it possible for Africans to view films made by fellow Africans...'
Date
06 November 2015 - 11:18

How Nollywood became the second largest film industry

Nigeria's film industry is huge, both in productivity and reach. But how did it get to this stage and what are its origins? Charles Igwe, CEO of Nollywood Global Media Group, explains.

Tags
Arts, Film, Creative Economy
'Fashion designer and entrepreneur Gloria Wavamunno (pictured) learned her trade in London.'
Date
23 March 2015 - 04:47

Five leading Ugandan creatives you should know

Recent British Council research suggests that East Africa's creative economy is taking off. Journalist Phiona Okumu looks at some of the players emerging out of Uganda.

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Arts, Fashion, Music, Literature, Creative Economy, Visual Arts
The space you work in directly affects your productivity and creativity. Photo (c) Nick Castonguay, licensed CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 under and adapted from the original.
Date
15 December 2014 - 15:00

What kind of workspace do you need to be creative?

Kerem Alper, co-founder of Turkey’s first creative hub, explains what creative professionals need from their working space.

Tags
Arts, Creative Economy
Succeeding as a creative entrepreneur; photo (c) m-louis, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 and adapted from the original.
Date
19 November 2014 - 05:44

Eight tips for success in the creative industries

Business success in the creative sector need not be elusive. Three alumni of our Young Creative Entrepreneur programme share their tips.

Tags
Creative Economy, Arts
DailyArt is a very simple app — everyday, it sends subscribers one piece of fine art, plus a short story about the artwork. Screenshots by Zuzanna Stanska, used with permission.
Date
16 July 2014 - 14:06

How to invent a mobile app that people love

Zuzanna Stanska, one of the British Council’s Young Creative Entrepreneurs, created DailyArt, a mobile app that sends users a piece of art every day, now downloaded by 100,000 people

Tags
Creative Economy, Arts
Using a torch to solder a pendant on the hearth at the Turquoise Mountain institute
Date
14 October 2013 - 17:10

Rebuilding Afghanistan's creative industries

The British Council’s Daud Rasool explains how Afghanistan’s traditional creative industries are being rebuilt after years of war.

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Arts, Creative Economy
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